We are blessed for the time of history we are in, at this point of time. On one hand, we are tossed by the pandemic COVID 19 and its effects, and on the other, many spiritual blessings. Among them this year being dedicated to St. Joseph, in which all the faithful, after his example, may daily reinforce their own lives of faith in complete fulfilment to God’s will.

In order to perpetuate the entrustment of the whole Church to the powerful patronage of the Guardian of Jesus, in his Apostolic Letter PATRIS CORDE (With a Father’s Heart) the Holy Father Pope Francis, on the 150^th Anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church, has established that, from 8^th December 2020 to 8^th December 2021, as well as, a day sacred to the Immaculate Virgin Mary and Bride of Joseph most chaste, be venerated during this year.

All the faithful will thus have the opportunity to commit themselves, with prayer and good works, to obtain, with the help of St Joseph, head of the Holy Family of Nazareth, comfort and relief from the serious human and social tribulations that besiege the contemporary world today. St Joseph, an authentic man of faith, invites us to rediscover our filial relationship with the Father, to renew our devotion to prayer, to dispose ourselves to listen and correspond with profound discernment to God’s will.

As we celebrate his feast this year, let us pledge ourselves like St. Joseph who said “YES” in every situation, that we commit ourselves in doing God’s will at all times. Let us be courageous, and not hesitating to do His will in every circumstance of our lives.